🌱 Teen Struck By Street Racing Vehicle + Man Killed During Gun Sale

Hello, Birmingham! I'm here in your inbox per usual to get you up to speed on everything you need to know about what's going on in town. Let's dive right in...

First, today's weather:

Humid with a stray t-storm. High: 90 Low: 76.

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Here are the top three stories in Birmingham today:

1. A teen is dead after being struck by a speeding vehicle early Sunday morning. According to police, the driver of the vehicle was racing another driver on Bessemer road. The accident happened around 12:15 a.m. on Sunday. As of Monday evening, the victim has not yet been identified. (AL.com)
2. On Sunday, a man was shot and killed in front of his eight-year-old daughter. According to police, the man was selling two handguns and was shot and killed by the people who were buying the guns. The shooting took place near the Salvation Army in Bessemer around 4:30 p.m. Police say that the man's daughter was not injured. (WBRC)
3. Five new spots are opening in Birmingham that are worth checking out. This list of locations from Bham Now is a great way to see new spots in Birmingham. Bandit Patisserie's new location is opening in August downtown, and the Slice in Montevallo has finally opened after a three-year wait. Click the link to see all the new destinations. (Bham Now)

Today in Birmingham:

• Summer Reading 2022 At Homewood Public Library (All Day)
• Off The Hook Crochet At Smithfield Branch Library (10:00 AM)
• Teen Stop Motion Animation Camp At Homewood Public Library (2:00 PM)
• Tuesday Night Karaoke At Steel Gastropub (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• IN Birmingham is still celebrating Restaurant Week! The event is a great way to check out local eats and support charities. (IN Birmingham | Birmingham, AL via Instagram)
• Classes at Birmingham City Schools begin on Aug. 8. If you've got a kid who's school-aged, you can register for the upcoming year by visiting the link. (Birmingham City Schools via Facebook)
• Fur-covered friends are looking for love! Click the link to see some pets who need a home. (Birmingham Patch)

You're all caught up for today. I'll see you soon!

— Miranda Fraraccio

About me: Miranda Fraraccio is a born and raised Rhode Islander, now living in New York. She works as a staff writer for content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and is a graduate of The University of Rhode Island, where she earned a degree in Writing & Rhetoric and Communication Studies. In her free time, you can find her traveling, drinking tea, or photographing her neighborhood as a street photographer.